A community space in Lyme Regis that supports everyone from the youth to the vulnerable elderly has been broken into

Excitement is building in town as a pop-up bar and restaurant is set to open soon

Sunny weather for Bridport and Lyme Regis, 7–10 August: highs up to 29°C, moderate to high pollen, gusts to 19mph. Dorset weekend weather forecast.

According to the Environment Agency, Wessex, including Dorset, is now officially in drought

This weekend sees the release of a new film in the Paw Patrol series are among films being shown in Dorset cinemas this weekend.

Listed building schemes and home improvement plans have been submitted across the west Dorset area, including proposals in Beaminster, Broadoak, Marshwood, and West Milton.

Dorset is in line for one of the country’s best views of next week’s partial solar eclipse, with around 93 per cent of the sun due to be covered

Residents have expressed their concern and "bemusement" following the closure of a busy road in Bridport that has left some avoiding leaving the house

A theatre in Bridport has been saved from closing this winter after its colossal fundraising goal was reached

The Red Arrows’ much-anticipated display over Lyme Regis remains scheduled to go ahead as planned this summer

Dog lovers and countryside show enthusiasts may have to wait some time for the return of a popular one-day family festival

A campaign has been launched to buy a beloved arts centre in Bridport to bring it back into the hands of the community

A new manor house near Beaminster is being proposed

POLICE are continuing to investigate a burglary at a gaming store in Bridport.

Overnight road closures on the A35 are set to move along the route as summer maintenance work reaches a new phase

A church in west Dorset is raising funds to install a soft play area in a bid to better serve the needs of its local community

Bonmarché’s Bridport store on East Street has closed, bringing an end to a relatively short-lived chapter for the value fashion chain in the town.

Crowds turned out for a traditional west Dorset village fete dating back 140 years, once again proving its popularity

Bridport gig rowers set for big West Bay regatta this weekend

A change in signs is being requested for a new village wine bar.

A TEMPORARY timetable change to trains running from Exeter to London will be in place from next week.

A Chilfrome photographer has won the Galapagos Photography Competition 2026 for an image of a green turtle surfacing for air

A road closure is in place on the B3159 near Winterbourne Steepleton following bank erosion caused by a landslip

Beaminster Museum has received £250 from the Society of Dorset Men to aid the restoration of its early 19th-century stained-glass windows.

Beaminster's Holy Trinity Church in Blackdown is set to commemorate the hanging of Martha Brown, witnessed by a young Thomas Hardy on August 9.

Sherborne has been officially named Dorset Town of Culture 2027, marking an exciting milestone for the historic town and its vibrant creative community.

Hi readers, Emily and Kerry here, with me, Emily, as promised, talking about cleaning!

A new study suggests Mounjaro can reduce the risk of heart attacks in select patients - see the full findings.

There is not long left to have your say on the future of where dogs can be walked on beaches across west Dorset

West Dorset producers have enjoyed major success at the 2026 Great Taste Awards

The Bridport Vintage Sunday Market has donated £1,000 to the local Edible Bridport project.

Six RNLI lifeguards will swim from Chesil Beach to Lyme Regis starting at 3am on Saturday, August 8, in celebration of 25 years of RNLI’s lifesaving service.

Thousands turned out to enjoy the long-awaited return of Dorset’s most popular summer events

A brewery has responded to criticism following the closure of a road in Bridport while repair work is carried out

A week-long convoy of fun activities and spectacles have arrived in town celebrating its history and culture

The sentencing of a former town councillor who stole money from a vulnerable elderly man has been pushed back yet again

Four people have been injured in a crash on a main route last night

A weekend celebrating the best of a west Dorset resort was a huge success

A yellow Heat Health Alert has been issued for Dorset, warning of high temperatures between 9am on Monday 3 August, and 9am on Wednesday 5 August 2026.

The endangered pine marten has been brought back to the South West of England after going extinct 100 years ago.

A teenager who arrived in the UK alone after a dangerous journey across Europe says he now feels “happy” and “proud” after rebuilding his life through education.

Gardeners are being advised to prune a few specific plants in August, such as wisteria and climbing hydrangeas

Police are continuing to crack down on dangerous driving in West Bay after years of complaints from residents

Lyme Regis Care Home with Nursing, on Pound Road overlooking the town's seaside and fishing harbour, will close on 5 August 2026 after directors concluded the 27-bed facility was no longer financially viable.

Seven Bridport residents were killed and dozens injured when German aircraft bombed the Dorset town during two devastating raids in 1942.

You can spend three perfect hours on Portland doing this Dorset walk close to the sea

After HMS Formidable was torpedoed in Lyme Bay in 1915, dozens of sailors endured a 23-hour battle for survival before reaching Lyme Regis

Brussels South Charleroi Airport in Belgium will shut as part of a £43 million (€50 million) redevelopment project.

A fire tore its way through a property in west Dorset yesterday evening with dramatic pictures showing the incident unfold

Thieves have broken into a gaming store in Bridport, escaping with playing cards and collectibles - but staff say "we haven't let the break-in get us down".